Hey all, I need to move a large piece of granite for a customer. Its measures around 6ft long 1 foot wide and 1 foot high. Needs to be moved from one side of his yard to the other probably close to 500ft. Using it as a step for his new hot tub. I am thinking about using a skid steer with the fork attachment. Do you think its too heavy??? Any other ideas???

paul

04-11-2003, 01:42 PM

figure 180 lbs per cubic foot.

paponte

04-11-2003, 02:46 PM

Yes a skidsteer would work fine. Make sure if you are going over a lawn that the customer understands there will be some damage, or you might want to put down some plywood. Also think about sprinkler heads if he has. :cool:

LB Landscaping

04-11-2003, 10:11 PM

No sprinkler head, the ruts shouldn't be a problem he's having alot of work done and just had a cement truck drive over the lawn. Plywood is a good idea though!!! Think the fork lift like attachment would work best???

paponte

04-11-2003, 11:43 PM

Yeah, rent a skidsteer with pallet forks on it. If it is polished stone, I would wrap some sweatchirts or some kind of padding on the forks and load backrest.

LB Landscaping

04-12-2003, 09:08 AM

Its not polished, its been sitting in the yard for who knows how long. Should be a fun project.

site

04-14-2003, 10:11 PM

How about a ball cart? cheaper and less damaging than skidsteer.

landscaper3

04-15-2003, 12:05 AM

Hey Jeff, Handy man in Portland Exit 8 rents the Daewoo like I have and belive they also rent the forks and grappling bucket! If not try Gorham tractor by Reynolds Sports Center!
Brian

Shuter

04-16-2003, 07:13 PM

I would chain the granite and use the bucket. Using the forks will give you one chance to place it. By having it attached with a chain you will be able tos swimg it a little for placement. Use a crow bar for leverage to lift up to get the chain around the granite.